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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.94, 1,436.53 and 575.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.94, 1,436.53 and 575.18 is: 793.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.94 : 1,436.53 = 575.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.94/1,436.53 = 575.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.94x = 1,436.53 × 575.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.94x = 826,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,263.33/1,040.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.77

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